HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Neshaminy holds off RV

EASTAMTON — The Rancocas Valley softball team (3-7) did not pull off a big upset of Neshaminy yesterday, but the Hollies did give the Pennsylvania powerhouse a good go.

In the end it was Neshaminy (10-1) prevailing by the score of 8-5 behind a big game from Sam Offenback, who doubled, tripled and drove in two runs. The Redskins also got a three-run double from Lauren Creamer when they rallied for seven runs in the top of the fourth inning.

RV took the lead in the bottom of the first on a two-run homer by Damali Young.

PENNSAUKEN — The Flashes easily remained unbeaten at 8-0 with at 15-hit attack and a three-hitter and five strikeouts by Lacey Olaff.

Megan Goodspeed and Olaff were each 3-for-4 and doubled. Goodspeed also drove in four runs and tripled, while Olaff had two RBIs. Kaitlyn Poretti was 3-for-4 as well, and Ashley Riccardi sinbled and doubled.

PENNINGTON — Krystyn Green slammed a home run and Pippa Kula was 3-for-3 with three RBIs to give Pennington its first win of the year.

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Pennington 404 5 - 13 15

WP-Morano. LP-Stieve. 2B-Stieve (S), Fattoni (S), Wydnenmeyer (P).

Peddie 13, Lawrenceville 2

LAWRENCEVILLE — Fresh off its second win over Hun, Peddie got a double and triple by Sara Marion, and a triple by Olivia Bundschuh. Standout Karen Prihoda provided a bright spot for Lawrenceville with a two-run homer off Carly Hattman.

BAPTISTOWN — Asa “The Prophet’’ Whittaker’s team won a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex county tourney opener. Megan Mount pitched a one-hitter, Kelly Johnson was 3-for-3, and Shannon Croasdale was 2-for-2 with three runs scored.